N600YE

Safety history

• December 7, 2009Accident

  The pilot was established on the localizer portion of the instrument landing system approach outside the final approach fix in visual meteorological conditions above clouds. He was then given vectors away from the localizer course by an air traffic controller.

  Piper PA-46 (Malibu/Meridian/Mirage/Matrix/M-Class) · 2 fatalities

  The pilot’s spatial disorientation, which resulted in his loss of airplane control. Contributing to the pilot's spatial disorientation was the sequence and timing of the instructions issued by the air traffic controller. The pilot’s operation of the airplane after using impairing medication may also have contributed. Full accident record